Optical Solitons: Theory and Experiment

by J. R. Taylor

Overview

This book describes both theoretical and experimental aspects of optical soliton generation and of soliton properties. The basic theory of soliton generation in fiber is described, numerical studies of nonlinear propagation effects in fibers are considered, as well as soliton-soliton interactions, the effects of high order dispersion and birefringence on soliton propagation as well as limiting effects of femtosecond soliton generation. Technical aspects are concerned with long distance transmission systems and the implementation of high bit rate semiconductor laser based soliton systems in association with erbium doped fiber amplifiers. In addition, simple experimental schemes for soliton sources are described, while theoretical and experimental aspects of dark soliton production are included.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780521017794
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
Publication date:	08/22/2005
Series:	Cambridge Studies in Modern Optics , #10
Edition description:	Revised ed.
Pages:	476
Product dimensions:	6.02(w) x 9.02(h) x 1.10(d)

Table of Contents

1. Optical solitons in fibres: theoretical review A. Hasegawa; 2. Solitons in optical fibres: an experimental account L. F. Mollenauer; 3. All-optical long-distance soliton-based transmission systems K. Smith and L. F. Mollenauer; 4. Nonlinear propagation effects in optical fibres: numerical studies K. J. Blow and N. J. Doran; 5. Soliton-soliton interactions C. Desem and P. L. Chu; 6. Soliton amplification in erbium-doped fibre amplifiers and its application to soliton communication M. Nakazawa; 7. Nonlinear transformation of laser radiation and generation of Raman solitons in optical fibres E. M. Dianov, A. B. Grudinin, A. M. Prokhorov and V. N. Serkin; 8. Generation and compression of femtosecond solitons in optical fibers P. V. Mamyshev; 9. Optical fibre solitons in the presence of higher order dispersion and birefringence C. R. Menyuk and Ping-Kong A. Wai; 10. Dark optical solitons A. M. Weiner; 11. Soliton Raman effects J. R. Taylor; Bibliography; Index.

Editorial Reviews

"...does an excellent job in bringing newcomers to the field up-to-date and at the same time it provides a comprehensive reference to those who have already had some exposure to optical fibre solitons." Izo Abram, Physics World

"The list of authors reads like a 'Who's Who' in the field of solitons in optical fibers. Most of the articles are written in a tutorial fashion, making the book suitable for both novices and experienced researchers in photonics....is a useful book for every researcher in photonics." Anjan K. Ghosh, Optics and Photonics News

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